Shot At Love

n this heartfelt and revealing episode, Kerry sits down with returning guest Laurie Hurd Ferreira—comic, mother, and nearly nine years sober—to explore why the holiday season pushes so many people to their emotional limits and how the wisdom of Alcoholics Anonymous can help anyone regain balance. Laurie opens up about the moment she hit bottom, how AA saved her life, and the everyday tools that helped her rebuild her confidence, identity, and purpose. Together, Kerry and Laurie break down the simple but life-changing principles inside the 12 Steps—principles that go far beyond addiction. They discuss how to slow down when life feels unmanageable, how to pause instead of react, and why community and connection matter more than ever during the most stressful time of the year. Laurie’s honesty and humor bring clarity to topics people rarely talk about openly: shame, relapse, resilience, and the journey toward becoming the person you were always meant to be. This conversation is uplifting, funny, and profoundly human. If you’re feeling overwhelmed, seeking a reset, or wanting a healthier start to the new year, this episode offers tools, hope, and a reminder that you’re not alone—and that change is possible one day, one hour, and one small step at a time.

Ben Currier thought he was chasing love—until the pursuit cost him his relationship, his belongings, his safety, and ultimately his sense of self. In this unforgettable episode, Kerry sits down with Ben to revisit the chaotic cross-country move that led to rock bottom, a spiral he never saw coming, and the painful truth behind why we cling to the wrong people. Together, they unpack love addiction, avoidance, trauma bonding, and the difference between intensity and intimacy. Ben shares how he rebuilt his life from nothing, regained his confidence, and eventually found healthy love. This conversation is raw, honest, and a reminder that no matter how far you fall, you can rise again—with clarity, courage, and a Shot at Love that’s actually real.

This Shot At Love episode explores how mindset, energy, and surrender shape our dating lives more than we realize. Manifest mentor Lizzie Moore shares how her mantra, I only want what’s for me, helped her navigate heartbreak, release timelines, and attract a life beyond anything she could have planned. Drawing on neuroscience, emotional frequency, and her own remarkable story—including an unforgettable chicken-coop meet-cute—Lizzie explains how vision boards, visualization, and aligned energy can transform both your love life and your life as a whole. Her journey from divorce to relocation, from Long Island to the South Shore, and from uncertainty to deep self-trust offers inspiration for anyone dating, healing, or starting over. This conversation is equal parts soulful insight and real-life humor, reminding listeners that the universe is always working—even when the path looks nothing like you imagined.

In this episode, Shot At Love sits down with Deborah Griffiths, founder of Bent Not Broken, to explore her powerful story of resilience and reinvention. Deborah shares the pivotal moments that reshaped her life, the healing practices that helped her rebuild, and the mission behind creating a community for people navigating trauma, recovery, and personal transformation. Her message is clear and compelling—strength isn’t about avoiding life’s hardships, it’s about learning how to rise from them. If you’re looking for inspiration, grounding, or proof that healing is possible at any stage, Deborah’s journey will deeply resonate.

In this episode of Shot At Love, Kerry closes out her book — and her own love story — with a cinematic twist. Drawing inspiration from Back to the Future, she parallels Marty McFly’s heroic adventure with her own journey through heartbreak, transformation, and ultimately, true love. From crying into a paper napkin on a disastrous first date to sharing a live, unfiltered love story with Scott on her 100th podcast episode, this chapter is both heartfelt and triumphant. Kerry unpacks the lessons of her own Hero’s Journey — facing trials, finding mentors, and learning to trust the master plan. Like Marty, she discovers that courage, faith, and self-worth are the real time-travel tools that bring us to where we’re meant to be. This final chapter celebrates healing, humor, and the power of believing in yourself — proving that every broken road, every “Biff,” and every brave step forward leads to love.

In My Dating Breakthrough, Kerry Brett shares the powerful story of how mentorship, mindset, and faith aligned to create her biggest transformation—both in love and life. After years of heartbreak, Kerry finds strength and guidance from her longtime photography mentor, Jeff Lubin, whose tough love and timeless lessons help her reclaim her worth, rebuild confidence, and rewrite her dating story. From a Florida heartbreak to a Boston breakthrough, this episode shows how belief, resilience, and self-value can change everything.

We trace a whirlwind romance from a charming reconnection to stark red flags, revealing how mixed signals slowly erode confidence and how boundaries rebuild it. Humor softens the hard truth: stop settling for “better than nothing” and steer yourself back to self-respect. We explore how social proof can blind early judgment and how first-date misalignments quietly reveal conflicting values. We unpack why public rudeness is a predictor of contempt and how early love-bombing often gives way to sudden withdrawal. We look at the emotional toll of waiting by the phone, and the turning point of choosing to reclaim agency. We reveal how caretaking and over-functioning can mask relationship gaps, and the importance of naming and exiting a situationship. Finally, we share practical rules for spotting red flags and setting healthy boundaries.

We explore how surrender becomes strength after heartbreak and narcissistic abuse, reframing breakups as successful chapters when they catalyze growth. Practical steps, grounded stories, and Kute Blackson’s insights guide a path from running to resting in self-trust. • using the serenity prayer and mantra to anchor peace • shifting from control to acceptance • five stages of grief applied to toxic dynamics • nonengagement and boundaries as protection • redefining relationship success by growth • small steps that compound into freedom • lessons from Tina Turner and Dolly Parton • moving from searching to self love and trust • choosing optional suffering by aligning with reality Looking for love, my brand new book, Shod It Love, is out now. You can grab your copy today on Amazon If you'd like to stay connected, get exclusive updates, and be the first to hear about Shod It Love live single events, join the mailing list at shot at lovebook.com Don't miss your chance to change the way you see love and yourself